Chocolate Fondue

Fondue is easy and comforting, and studies show that chocolate actually improves mood.  Chocolate is the star of the show, so buy the highest-quality bars and cocoa you can afford. A tiny bit of coffee, while optional, helps intensify the chocolate flavor.

Serves: 4
Prep:  5 min
Cook: 10 min
Total: 15 min
      
Ingredients

• 2/3 cup evaporated skim milk
• 3 tbsp agave nectar
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 tsp espresso powder or instant coffee granules (optional)
• 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 3 oz bittersweet chocolate (such as Ghirardelli), chopped
• 1 cup cubed angel food cake
• 2 cups fresh fruit (sliced kiwi, bananas, and mango*)

Directions
1. Combine evaporated milk, agave nectar, vanilla extract, and espresso powder in a small heavy-bottomed saucepan. Place over medium heat and cook until mixture begins to bubble around the edges. Remove from heat.

2. Whisk in cocoa powder until well blended. Add chocolate. Cover and let stand 5 minutes. Whisk until chocolate is well blended; pour mixture into a fondue pot to keep it warm. (Add more milk if mixture becomes too thick.)

3. Use forks or skewers to dip cake and fruit into chocolate.

Recipe Notes
*Note: If fresh seasonal fruits are sparse, try dipping dried fruits such as apricots, figs, apples, and dates.

Nutritional Facts per serving
Calories     334.7 cal
Fat     13.7 g
Saturated fat     7.1 g
Cholesterol     12.2 mg
Sodium     206.8 mg
Carbohydrates     56.9 g
Total sugars     33.4 g
Dietary fiber     6 g
Protein     7.7 g

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